Livability Score

81
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (10) F
The Falls Aquatic Center
Water Park
Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
UNI-Dome
Stadium
Marcus Cinema
Cinema
Cedar Falls Historical Society Museum
Museum
Iowa Band Museum
Museum
Cedar Falls Theatre
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Museum
Ice House
Museum
Little School House
Museum
Food and Drink (26) D-
Banis Convenience 4U
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Mulligan's Brick Oven and Pub
Bar
5 Corner's Liquor
Alcohol
Marco's Pizza
Fast Food
Scoopski's Uptown Creamery
Sweets
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Panera Bread
Fast Food
HuHot Mongolian Grill
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Villa Italian
Fast Food
Long John Silver's/KFC
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
The Horny Toad
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Four Queens
Sweets
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Cedar City Creamery
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Raising Cane's
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Menchie's
Sweets
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Cedar Falls Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (10) F
Masala Market
Grocery Store
Scratch Cupcakes
Bakery
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Fareway
Grocery Store
ICON Donuts & Sweetery
Bakery
Natural Grocer
Grocery Store
Fareway Meat & Grocery
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Target
Grocery Store
Parks (109) A+
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Seerley Park
Park
Hearst Sculpture Garden
Park
Firemans Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Clay Street Park
Park
UNI Tennis Courts
Park
McCollum Path
Park
Place Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
UNI Biology Reserve
Park
Lawther Commons
Park
Lawther Field
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Campus Street Park
Park
UNI Sport Zone
Park
Central Park
Park
Avenue of Flags
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Riverside Trail
Park
Noehren Field
Park
Shops (41) D-
Kwik Star
Convenience Store
UNI Bookstore
Books
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Dollar General
Discount Store
Hy-Vee Gas
Convenience Store
B&B West
Convenience Store
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Beauty
College Square Mall
Mall
Von Maur
Department Store
Bath & Body Works
Beauty
Express
Clothing
American Eagle Outfitters
Clothing
Ashley HomeStore
Furniture
Raygun
Clothing
Precieux Arts Jewelers
Fashion
Kohl's
Department Store
Music Station
Convenience Store
Simcox & Co Barbershop
Hairdresser
Unknown Name
Mall
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Thunder Ridge Ampride
Convenience Store
Pet Supplies Plus
Pets
Famous Footwear
Shoes
Ross
Department Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Cedar Falls.
Public Transit Stops (3)
Stops & Stations F
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.2% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Cedar Falls is 93/100 - which is 4% higher than Iowa.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D
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crime B

Cedar Falls crime rates are 1,484 per 100k, which is 8% lower than Iowa
Property Crime
1,222 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
262 crimes per 100k B
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employment B

The median income in Cedar Falls is $64,809 - which is 19% higher than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$64,809 C
Unemployment Rate
2.8% B+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (15)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Cedar Falls Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
Newaldaya Lifescapes
Nursing Home
Student Health Center
Clinic
Holahan and Boe Orthodontics
Dentist
All Smiles Family Dentistry
Dentist
MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center
Hospital
Cedar Valley Medical Clinic
Clinic
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Dentist
Iowa State Patrol District 9 Headquarters
Police
Unknown Name
Dentist
Unknown Name
Dentist
Cedar Falls Public Safety
Fire Station
UnityPoint Clinic
Clinic
Greenhill Family Dentistry
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Waterloo Fire and Rescue Station 7
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing A+

Cedar Falls home prices are $204,300 - which is 54% higher than Iowa
Home Price
$204,300 B+
Home Appreciation Rate
16% A
Home Affordability
3.2x (home price to income ratio) B+
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schools A+

The Cedar Falls graduation rate is 93% - which is 6% higher than Iowa
School Test Scores
81% A
High School Grad. Rates
93% A+
Elementary Schools (9) F
Lincoln Elementary School
St Patrick School
Helen A Hansen Elementary School
Southdale Elementary School
Cedar Heights Elementary School
Orchard Hill Elementary School
Valley Lutheran School
Aldrich Elementary
North Cedar Elementary School
Central Middle School
Blessed Sacrament School
High Schools (4) F
Peet Junior High School
Cedar Falls High School
Holmes Junior High School
Valley Lutheran School
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ratings A-

Cedar Falls has an overall rating of 77% from 7 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes A+
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Cedar Falls - Safer than Waterloo 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 26, 2018) For years I lived in Waterloo. I work at John Deere Engine Works, and it was nice not having to drive so far to work. When I house came up for sale in Cedar Falls, however, I jumped on it. The drive isn't terrible, and living in Cedar Falls feels so safe and secure. The community ...Read More is pretty good and shopping isn't terrible. Mostly I love the peace of mind that living in Cedar Falls provides, and when my toddler is old enough to enter school, I'm sure that I'll appreciate the better school system.

The best places to eat in Cedar Falls are Whiskey Roads if you're looking for some amazing drinks or Noble Oaks if you're in the mood for some great BBQ and a tasty dessert afterwards. We also have a variety of Mexican options. My favorite is Los Cabos, great for the entire family. If you look hard enough, I think we even have sushi. Read Less
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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Cedar Falls? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Seerley Park
      Hearst Sculpture Garden
      Firemans Park
      Unknown Name
      Clay Street Park
      UNI Tennis Courts

      Entertainment

      The Falls Aquatic Center
      Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center
      UNI-Dome
      Marcus Cinema
      Cedar Falls Historical Society Museum
      Iowa Band Museum
      Cedar Falls Theatre
      Unknown Name

      Food & Drink

      Banis Convenience 4U
      McDonald's
      Mulligan's Brick Oven and Pub
      5 Corner's Liquor
      Marco's Pizza
      Scoopski's Uptown Creamery
      Cold Stone Creamery
      Panera Bread

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Cedar Falls? Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Cedar Falls.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      4% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Cedar Falls? The cost of living in Cedar Falls is 93/100 - which is 4% higher than Iowa.
      Cedar Falls
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      Iowa
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Cedar Falls? Cedar Falls crime rates are 1,484, which are 8% lower than Iowa
      Total Crime
      1,484 per 100k people

      36% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 68

      36% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -28%

      Year over year crime is down

      B Employment

      What is the median income in Cedar Falls? The median income in Cedar Falls is $64,809 which is 19% higher than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $64,80917% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $36,15021% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      39% lower than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

      Is Cedar Falls a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Hy-Vee Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Cedar Falls home prices? Cedar Falls home prices are $204,300 - which is 54% higher than Iowa
      Median home value
      $204,30011% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9441% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      64%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Cedar Falls have good schools? The Cedar Falls graduation rate is 93% - which is 6% higher than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      12% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      81%

      68% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      14% lower than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Cedar Falls a good place to live? Cedar Falls has an overall rating of 77% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      77%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      94%

      6 total surveys

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